The YMCA of Greater Rochester has the perfect summer camp for your child. With seven day camps located throughout Rochester, we have a program that is sure to meet your needs and give your child the summer of a lifetime. Come experience the Y Day Camp Difference!

Our daily structure provides campers with small and large group activities, swimming, and specialty time. Fridays include a midday celebration closing the week with theme-based programming. We meet and exceed all camper to counselor ratios as designated by the New York State Department of Health. Low camper to counselor ratios ensure a personalized and impact experience for every child we serve.

Preschool Summer Camp provides full day and half day options to experience traditional camp activities in a safe, age appropriate setting for the youngest campers. Many camp activities and special events are introduced to your child each week. Preschoolers will discover the great outdoors, swim, sing camp songs, and make special crafts in a caring and nurturing environment.

School age camp, where campers are grouped by grade with the focus on traditional camp experience and the ability to introduce themselves to a wide variety of activities. Activities can include Arts & Crafts, Music/Drama, Outdoor Adventure/STEM, Sports and some camps offer a climbing tower/ropes course, zip lining, and archery.

Adventure and Specialty Camps are designed to give campers a chance to focus on their favorite hobby or explore new activities. Enjoy camps such as sailing, golf, waterfront programs, mountain biking, archery, arts and crafts, and more. Campers spend a large portion of each day focusing on their specialty program, and spend the remaining time on traditional Summer Power activities such as swimming, games, and theme-based events.

Sports camps focus on skill development and the excitement of participation through a combination of dynamic drills and games. A variety of sport-specific camps allow campers to concentrate on the sports they enjoy most. Choose a specific sport such as Taekwondo, soccer, gymnastics, or basketball, or try a variety of sports at our Sports Sampler Camp. Experienced coaches will encourage campers while developing player skills and teaching sportsmanship.

Teen Leadership Camp is designed for mature and enthusiastic teens that are interested in developing leadership skills and working with children. In addition to developing valuable skills, campers will make friends and experience camp from a new perspective. Many of our Teen Leadership Campers eventually become Camp Counselors.

YMCA camp scholarships are available to ensure all children have the opportunity to participate in the camp experience. Applications are confidential and based on individual need and family circumstances.